# fetchAssets(withALAssetURLs:options:) Retrieves assets using URLs provided by the Assets Library framework. ``` class func fetchAssets(withALAssetURLs assetURLs: [URL], options: PHFetchOptions?) -> PHFetchResult ``` ## Parameters `assetURLs` An array of objects, each an asset URL previously retrieved from an object. `options` Options that specify a filter predicate and sort order for the fetched assets, or `nil` to use default options. For details, see [`PHFetchOptions`](/documentation/Photos/PHFetchOptions). ## Return Value A fetch result that contains the requested [`PHAsset`](/documentation/Photos/PHAsset) objects, or an empty fetch result if no objects match the request. ## Discussion The Assets Library framework is deprecated in iOS 8.0 and later, replaced by the Photos framework. Use this method if your app has previously stored URLs from objects and you need to retrieve the corresponding Photos framework objects. --- Copyright © 2026 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. | [Terms of Use](https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/terms/site.html) | [Privacy Policy](https://www.apple.com/privacy/privacy-policy)